paralyzes
Translation
to paralyse, to immobilise, to disable
Examples
The snake's venom paralyzes its prey.
The snake's venom paralyses its prey.
The snowstorm paralyzes the entire city.
The snowstorm paralyses the entire city.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to make (sb./sth.) unable to move The snake's venom paralyses its prey.
((sth.)) to stop (sth.) from functioning The snowstorm paralyses the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: immobilises, disables, freezes; Antonyms: enables, activates, mobilises
Etymology
Third-person singular present tense of 'to paralyse'. From Greek 'para-' (beside) + 'lysis' (a loosening).
Memory Tips
This form is used with he, she, or it. Remember the 's' for singular subjects: 'The fear paralyzes him.'